Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

A general view of St Andrews Cathedral in Edinburgh following mass on February 24, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Cardinal Keith Obrien, Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic, missed taking Sunday Mass following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behaviour.

A general view of St Andrews Cathedral in Edinburgh following mass on February 24, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Cardinal Keith Obrien, Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic, missed taking Sunday Mass following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behaviour.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior..

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior..

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien Resigns After Accusations Of Inappropriate Behaviour Are Made Against Him

Jeff J Mitchell

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien stands in his office at his official residence on February 27, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior.

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Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his... NyhetsfotoAndlighet,Bostadshus,Edinburgh,Keith O'Brien,Kontor,Människor,Mänskligt intresse,Religion,Sitta,Skottland,Storbritannien,Tidigare,VertikalPhotographer Jeff J MitchellCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Former Cardinal Keith O'Brien sits inside his office inside his official residence on February 26, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The former Cardinal who was Britain's most senior Roman Catholic and head of the Scottish Catholic Church, has resigned following allegations from three priests and one former priest of inappropriate behavior. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)